Make your voice heard about the budget.

The Howard County annual budget covers the 12-month period that starts on July 1 and ends the following June 30th.

The County prepares two sets of budget documents annually: the County Executive Proposed and the County Council Approved Budget.

The operating budget is an annual financial plan that allocates funds necessary to operate essential county services.

The annual capital budget and long-term Comprehensive Improvement Program (CIP) outline the planned expenditures for long-term infrastructure projects

The General Fund is Howard County Government's largest and primary operating fund.

Restricted funds are designated for specific purposes by law or policy.

The State of Maryland mandates that weekly recycling services be provided by all apartment and condominium properties with 10 or more units.

When properties have delinquent County taxes, water and sewer bills, or other liens, the County will auction the property to the highest bidder.

Howard County Recreation and Parks oversees the Forest Mitigation program in which forest conservation easements are planted on County Open Space and Parkland. Additionally, the County hosts a suite of forestry programs that aim to increase tree canopy coverage by providing trees and planting services on qualifying properties throughout the County.

Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan

Application is for the Hearing Authority to grant enlargements, expansions, or modifications of an existing non-conforming use. 

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in residential zoning districts

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in non-residential zoning districts